Jan 21, 2013 - JCCC3: The Cruise Approaches!
Date: Mon, 21 Jan 2013 20:59:21
Subject: JCCC3: The Cruise Approaches!
From: JoCo Cruise Crazy Booking
It’s getting close to JCCC-Day! As the cruise approaches, here are a few things to bear in mind:
GET MERCH ORDERS IN BY THIS FRIDAY, JANUARY 25TH
In order to guarantee pre-orders can be received in time to be distributed on the ship, your JCCC3 Merchandise Store orders must be placed by Friday, January 25 at 2 pm EST. As a reminder, we will have these items for sale on board JCCC3 as well; but supplies will be limited, and the prices will be higher (due to RCI’s markup).
Once again, the JCCC3 Merchanidise Store can be found here: https://jococruisecrazy.com/book/merch/. If you are having trouble with the store, please try to access it in a fully updated browser. We focused our testing efforts on Chrome, Firefox and Safari.
Because several folks have asked: as in previous years, we will be giving everyone a “surprise giveaway item.” This item is not any of the items in the store, or that duplicates the function of any item in the store; it is especially not a t-shirt. So if you want an official JCCC3 shirt, this is where to get them.
The sooner, the better, everyone!
CHECK-IN ONLINE
If you have not already done so, you should be sure to go through RCI’s Online Check-In process and print out your SetSail Passes, which you can do until four days prior to sailing. This will save you a bunch of time on the morning of the cruise; because otherwise, you will have to check in manually at the cruise port, which involves having to WRITE A BUNCH OF THINGS on ACTUAL PIECES OF PAPER like some sort of CAVEPERSON.
If multiple parties are in a single booking, you may enter your check-in information separately; the process doesn’t have to be completed all at one time. You’ll just all need your RCI booking number.
Complete information can be found at the RCI Online Check-In page.
Also, we are aware that many of you encountered technical issues last week when attempting to check-in online. It is our understanding that RCI has solved these issues; but if you continue to encounter any problems, please let us know ASAP by completing this form: http://bit.ly/RCICheckinProblems
Please note that, if you registered during the week of January 6th or later, your RCI Booking Number has not yet wended its way to you. Expect that, and a recap of these of these instructions, this week.
AIRPORT-TO-SHIP OR HOTEL-TO-SHIP SHUTTLES AND BACK
Are your arrangements all set for getting to the Freedom of the Seas on the morning of Feb. 10th? If you wish to take advantage of our shuttle rates (either from the JCCC hotels to the port, or from MCO to the port; and from the port back to MCO post-cruise), you need to reserve your shuttle by February 2. Complete information can be found on the JCCC3 Travel and Accommodations page. In addition, if you are interested in coordinating your travel with other Sea Monkeys, visit the JCCC3 Room/Ride Share discussion group.
PREPARING FOR YOUR CRUISE
In addition to checking in online, the RCI website has many helpful tips to help you get prepared for your cruise. Start at their “Before You Board” page for information about travel documentation, pre-cruise planning, shore excursions, and even a port shopping app (for all your tanzanite acquisition needs).
TRAVEL DOCUMENTATION
We just mentioned this, but it is well worth repeating: MAKE SURE YOU HAVE YOUR TRAVEL DOCUMENTATION WITH YOU WHEN YOU GET TO THE CRUISE PORT. You will not be allowed to board the ship without proper documentation, and RCI does not offer refunds for anyone who misses their cruise due to failure to provide it. For most of you, this means a valid passport (valid through at least February 17, 2013; preferably at least 6 months beyond that). If you have any questions regarding documentation, visit the RCI Travel Documentation page, or call RCI directly.